Factors that Affect Your Moving Estimate

11/30/2017

If
you’re moving, you most likely
have a lot of considerations—and quite a
few costs. The last thing you need are surprises when it comes to your estimated moving
costs. That’s why you need to hire an experienced and trustworthy
mover who will assist you to uncoverways
to reduce your moving expenses, and
who will supply you an detailed
estimate of what those expenses will be.

How to Find a Great Company for Your Move in
Dallas

For
starters, you need to know not all moving
companies are created equal. Some are capable,
knowledgeable and trustworthy—others
are not. According to Consumer
Reports, for example:

“Some moving companies quote lowball prices and then, once the move is
underway, hold their customers' property hostage until they pay much more.
Others demand substantial deposits and then don't show up, says Katherine Hutt,
a spokeswoman for the Better Business Bureau.”

The
good news is that you can locate the best company to assist you move by simply doing a
little research. You can, for starters,
certify their credentials (including their carrier number
from the Department of Transportation) and search online ratings
and complaints.

You
should also review their website—the best movers are
often recipients of prestigious awards—like the Pinnacle Mover Designation Award and
the North American Quality Award—and will often post these
awards on their site.

How to Interpret the Factors of Your
Moving Costs in Dallas

Many
factors affect the cost of your
move. For starters, what you pay will be based in
part on components such as the total
weight of your possessions and the distance
to your new home. There are several other factors,
however, which will affect the cost of your moving estimate,
including the
following 6:

Packing and crating costs: Keep in mind, you’re paying
your moving company for their time. Definitely,
they will require more time if you ask
them to pack your belongings. You can save
money by packing some or all your belongings
yourself. You can cut costs further by taking apart large pieces of
furniture rather than having the mover do it for you.
In addition, you’ll pay more for certain kinds of packing and
handling. For instance, if fragile
items like artwork or a grandfather clock require
crating, your cost will be higher.

Poor access to your
pick-up or drop-off location in Dallas: If your current or future place
of residence is in a location which forbids
access for a large truck (for instance,
because of a narrow road or a weak bridge), your movers must find another mode
to get belongings out of your old home or into
your new one. For instance, they probably
will need to use smaller vehicles to gain access.
In this case, you will need to pay the mover a
shuttle fee.

Stairs or long walking distances: The total cost of your
move will also be higher if there are very long
stairs (or multiple stairs) which they need to carry
your belongings up or down. You might also have to
pay a long-carry fee if the distance from the moving
truck to the entrance of your residence is greater than 50
feet.

Narrow doors or hallways: If some of your items don’t
fit through the door or down narrow hallways, a rigger might
be needed to hoist them through a window. In this
case, you could be assessed a hoisting fee.

Storage fees: This is one of the most common
reasons for increased costs. If you must store some or all your things
at the carrier’s warehouse because your new residence
is not ready to be occupied, you’ll need
to pay an additional storage fee.

Time of year: Summer is the most
busy moving time of the year, which means that moving in the summer
will cost more. You can save money if it’s possible to plan your move from
September to May. You’ll also pay more if you move
on a national holiday or on the first or last day of the month (this is
because rental agreements typically expire at these times, which means
more people move then).

Conclusion

Moving
companies don’t get a reputation for honesty, authenticity
and candor by mistake—they
earn it by helping their clients, giving them guidance and working hard
to earn their trust. The most crucial
thing you can do to obtain a safe move and lower your costs
is to find the kind of moving company
which cares about you and your family and will work hard to ensure your complete satisfaction.

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